
A bright winter day in 17th‑century Transylvania opens the tale, where bustling streets around Saint Michael’s church are filled with bundled townsfolk and the glitter of a lavish carnival. In the midst of the festivities, a young princely figure—still in his early twenties—prepares to greet a striking lady dressed in golden robes, her presence turning heads and stirring whispers among the crowd. Their meeting is charged with playful banter and a hint of underlying tension, as the court’s servants rush about and the distant march of soldiers signals that larger affairs loom on the horizon.
The narrative captures the vivid colors, sounds, and customs of a bygone era, inviting listeners into a world of opulent costumes, courtly intrigue, and the restless anticipation of change. As the prince and his enchanting guest exchange glances, the story sets the stage for a prolonged celebration that will test loyalties, ambitions, and the fragile balance of power in the region.
Language
hu
Duration
~14 hours (816K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
Release date
2020-04-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1942
One of the central voices of modern Hungarian fiction, he wrote with unusual honesty about village life, poverty, social ambition, and the strains of a changing society. His stories and novels are known for their vivid characters, sharp observation, and emotional force.
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